The vast majority of Rome’s population lived in insulae—apartment buildings ranging from luxurious units for senators to cramped, cell-like rooms for migrant workers. From fire hazards and collapsing ...

Slavery was a core part of life in ancient Rome—for both its economy and society. But when did it actually end? In this video, we explore how Roman slavery functioned, how it evolved, and what ...

The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by religious Jews ...

Yet Trimalchio was mistaken. He had not reckoned with Kim Bowes, professor of ancient history and archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania, and a revolution in our understanding of the economic ...

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice ...

Learn about the cult district of Nida, an ancient cult site uncovered under Frankfurt that archaeologists are calling one of ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae bustled with merchants, farmers and families going about their daily lives. Unbeknownst to them, Mount Vesuvius, a ...

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